Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a artist, designer and singer who broke down obstacles in the field. The dual nature of her role as the Mexican American star was both traditional and contemporary. She introduced Tejano to the mainstream in an innovative way. The same way most people grieve a celebrity who passed away too young, her death was untimely and shattered an energizing career. Fans have been inspired over time to dig and work harder to make sure her accomplishments are not forgotten. The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction in the Latino community which can be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. The singer was extremely popular throughout Latino communities throughout North America her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch people young and old alike. Selena might have been described by certain people as the Latina Madonna, however she's still a fantastic character model. Selena's values of family life offstage and involvement with AIDS awareness campaigns make her a good example.